LINKOPING, SWEDEN – Team Canada played its second game of the tournament against one of Canada’s biggest
rivals, the Russians. The Canadian offense was stifled by the Russian defensive system in the first, but did
manage to score one. Jayna Hefford scored from her knees as she converted on a Canadian power play for the
only goal of the period.

Canada was able to score a pair of power play goals in the second, both from shots at the top of the left
circle. Cheryl Pounder had the second goal for Team Canada, and Hayley Wickenheiser edged closer to the
century mark as she now has 96 career goals. Canada’s Jayna Hefford scored her second of the game to give
Canada a 4-0 lead. Captain Cassie Campbell stole one off a Russian defenceman and beat the netminder on a
breakaway with just 7 seconds remaining in the period. Russia did have a couple of good scoring chances, but
Canadian netminder Charlie Labonte, getting her first World Championship start, shut the door.

Canada’s player of the game, Caroline Ouellette, scored a goal a minute into the third to go along with
four assists on the night, which ties the Canadian record for most assists in a single World Championship
game. Jayna Hefford completed the hat trick with her second power play goal of the evening. Kelly Bechard
added a solo effort to give Canada an 8-0 lead. Charline Labonte made a beautiful pass up to Sarah
Vaillancourt during a Russian change, and Sarah blasted one by the Russian goalie for the ninth Canadian
goal. Gillian Apps added her first of the tournament to get the Canadians into double digits for the second
straight game. Gina Kingsbury and Cassie Campbell’s second goal closed out the scoring for Canada for a 12-0
victory.

After a day off, Canada resumes play Wednesday against Sweden at 8pm (local). This game can be seen live
on TSN, check your local listing for details.